1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS fuses

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
A warning chime signal will come on if you have left
your turn signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1 km).
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow
flashes rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrow doesn’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check
the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
Headlamp High/Low Beam
To change the headlamps
from low beam to high
beam, push forward on the
turn signaUmultifunction
lever.
To change the
headlamps from high beam
to low beam, pull the turn
signal lever backward.
When the high bearns are
I I on, a light on the instrument
panel also will be on.
Flash to Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver
in front of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signaYmultifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them
off.
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To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,
follow these steps:
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1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Remove the following fuses from the left side
instrument panel fuse block:
A) Radio, B) Wiper,
H) Powertrain Control Module and K) Body
Function Control Module, Cluster. This will
prevent your battery
form draining while towing.
See “Instrument Panel Fusle Block-Left” in
Section
6 for location of the fuses.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
6. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N).
7. Release the parking brake.
Remember
to replace the fuse once you reach your
destination. To replace the fuse:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Replace the fuse.
I NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed
55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could be
badly damaged.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your Oldsmobile. This section begins with service and fuel
information, and then it shows how to check important fluid an\
d lubricant levels. There is also technical information
about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.\

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Your Own Service Work
What Kind of Fuel to Use
Using Fuel in Foreign Countries Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Checking Your Engine Oil
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Where to Fill the Windshield Washer Fluid
Important Brake Information
Infomation on Your Vehicle’s Battery
Tips on Vehicle Storage
Bulb Replacement Procedures
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement How and When to Check Tire Inflation When
it is
Time to Buy New Tires
Wheel Alignment Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of the Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
How to Clean Aluminum Wheels
Underbody Maintenance
Recornended Appearance Care Materials
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Replacement Bulb Types for Your Vehicle
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Specifications
Normal Replacement Parts
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
I NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile
unless you check with your retailer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile, see
“Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile”
in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses, one for each
headlamp, in the fuse block. An electrical overload will
cause the lamps to
turn off. If this happens. have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper
will stop until the motor
cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it .fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or
goes away.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.
This
greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you
can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can. Also, there are spare fuses
in the left side instrument panel fuse block door.
There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: two
instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine
compartment fuse block.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse
blocks are located at each end
of the instrument panel.
To access the fuses, open
the fuse panel door by
pulling out.
To replace the door, insert
the hooks at the front end
first, then push the door in
to the instrument panel to secure it.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Left
In the left instrument panel fuse block, there are spare
fuses and a fuse puller.
P-

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DR UNLOCK OK
DR LOCK DR UNLOCK DRIVERS
Usage
Radio
Wipers
Trunk Release and Remote
Lock Control
Turn Signals
Power Mirrors
Air Bag
Fuse
G)
H)
J)
K)
STOP LPS
HAZARD LPS
IPCENAC
BATT
MICRO RELAY
TRUNK REL CIRCUIT BRKR
PWR SEATS
MICRO RELAY
DR UNLOCK
MICRO RELAY
DR LOCK
MICRO RELAY
DRIVERS DR
UNLOCK
Usage
Body Function Control Module
Powertrain Control Module
Door Locks
Body Function Control Module,
Cluster
Stoplamps
Hazard Lamps Cluster, Climate Control
Remote Trunk Release
Power Seats
Door Locks
Door Locks
Not Used
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Right
SEE OTHER END CAP FOR FUSE PULLER AND SPARE FUSES
CIRCUIT
0
MICRO
E n FOGLPS
0
B. CRUISE SW A. INST LPS
C. HVAC BLOWER
D. CRUISE E. FOG LPS F. INT LPS G. RDO BAlT H. SUNROOF
Usage
Instrument Panel Lights, Dimmer
Cruise Control
Climate Control System MICRO
RELAY
FOG LPS
Usage
Cruise Control
Fog Lamps Interior Lamps,
Body Function
Control Module
Radio
Sunroof
Power Windows
Fog Lamps
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver's side
of the engine compartment, near the air
cleaner.
F nn
Fuse
Maxi-Fuses
1)
2)
3)
Usage
Ignition Switch
Left-Hand Electrical
Center-Power Seats, Power
Mirrors, Door Locks,
Trunk
Release and Remote Lock Control
Left-Hand Electrical Center-Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps,
Body Function Control Module,
Cluster, Climate Control System
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